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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road
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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road
Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road and ended in a 0-0 draw. Coventrys Mick Ferguson heads the ball towards the Notts Forest Goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who is seen here poised and ready to make a fantastic save in the 35th minute which forced the ball over the crossbar. Had Shilton not made the save, Notts would not have clinched the First division champions title for Brian Cloughs remarkable side. Former Coventry City goalkeeper, Bill Glazier, described it as " one of the greatest saves I have ever seen." Sky Blues striker MIck Ferguson said: " I thought I had done everything right and it looked a certain goal." 22nd April 1978
Coventry Telegraph Archive
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An Iconic Moment in Football History - Peter Shilton's Incredible Save
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. This print captures a historic moment during the Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match at Highfield Road on 22nd April 1978. The intense game ended in a nail-biting 0-0 draw, but it was one particular moment that stole the show. In the 35th minute of the match, Coventry's Mick Ferguson launched a powerful header towards Nottingham Forest's goal, aiming to secure victory for his team. However, standing tall and ready was none other than legendary goalkeeper Peter Shilton. With lightning-fast reflexes and unwavering determination, Shilton leaped into action and made an extraordinary save that forced the ball over the crossbar. Little did anyone know at that time how crucial this save would be for Nottingham Forest. Brian Clough's remarkable side went on to clinch the First Division champions title, thanks in no small part to Shilton's heroics on that fateful day. The significance of this breathtaking save is echoed by former Coventry City goalkeeper Bill Glazier who described it as "one of the greatest saves I have ever seen". Even Mick Ferguson himself admitted, "I thought I had done everything right and it looked a certain goal". This mesmerizing image serves as a reminder of how individual brilliance can shape sporting history. It immortalizes Peter Shilton's incredible athleticism and showcases why he remains an icon in football today.
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